Previous College Energy Rankings 2018-19: Weeks 17-18

Order, for essentially the most half, has been restored. The King has once more asserted a cushty place atop his throne.

As for everybody else, a sure capturing guard in Hollywood has caught fireplace and does not look like cooling anytime quickly. We’re additionally retaining a detailed watch on a pair of gritty level guards who appear to be rounding into kind for the stretch run. Is there sufficient time for both to ascend into the highest three?

In the meantime, a 2019 “All-Star” guard in his last season is selecting up his play and might be able to crack the listing quickly, which might make for a pleasant little OSPR sendoff.

NOTE: Statistics are via video games of Feb. 21Any participant who turns 32 throughout common season will be added to rankings.Try earlier rankings

1. LeBron James (34), Los Angeles Lakers

Earlier rank: 1Newest stats: Three video games, 25.zero ppg, 10.7 rpg, 10.Three apgSeason stats: 26.eight ppg, eight.7 rpg, 7.6 apgRegardless of capturing simply 45.eight from the sphere (and a good uglier Four-for-22 from deep) during the last three video games, James holds onto the highest spot due to his manufacturing throughout the board. In two of three video games, he scored 28 or extra, snatched 11 or extra boards and dished out six or extra assists. As well as, the 16 assists Tuesday have been James’ most since handing out 17 on March 21, 2018.

2. Lou Williams (32), LA Clippers

Earlier rank: ThreeNewest stats: Three video games, 30.zero ppg, 1.7 rpg, 6.7 apgSeason stats: 19.9 ppg, 2.9 rpg, 5.Three apgSimply 9 days after setting a career-high with 39 factors, Williams struck once more, pouring in a brand new career-high 45. Actually, he has eclipsed the 30-point barrier 5 instances within the final 11 video games. Over that span, he is been doing extra than simply scoring, dispensing six or extra assists eight instances. He is additionally managed six double-doubles this season after seven all of final season and simply three in 12 earlier seasons.

Three. LaMarcus Aldridge (33), San Antonio Spurs

Earlier rank: 2Newest stats: 2 video games, 18.5 ppg, 10.5 rpg, Three.zero apgSeason stats: 21.zero ppg, 9.zero rpg, 2.6 apgThe capturing was off (41.9 from the sphere), however Aldridge managed to pocket back-to-back double-doubles. He is now gone for 10 or extra rebounds in seven of the final 9 video games. And his 9.zero rpg this season mark Aldridge’s finest since 2014-15, when he averaged 10.2. Along with the great board work, Aldridge has gone for 20 or extra factors in seven of the final 9.

Four. J.J. Redick (34), Philadelphia 76ers

Earlier rank: 6Newest stats: 5 video games, 19.eight ppg, Three.Four rpg, Three.zero apgSeason stats: 18.5 ppg, 2.Three rpg, 2.eight apgMake it now 55 straight video games of double-figure scoring for Redick, who continues to be one of the crucial constant OSPR gamers. The final 5 video games have been no exception: 50.eight p.c total capturing, 48.6 p.c from past the arc and scoring 13-21 factors in Four-of-5 video games. So why did he transfer up two spots? Enter final Friday’s 34-point efficiency, through which he shot 11-for-15 and 6-for-7 from deep.

5. Kyle Lowry (32), Toronto Raptors

Earlier rank: 7Newest stats: Three video games, 16.Three ppg, Four.7 rpg, eight.Three apgSeason stats: 14.Three ppg, Four.5 rpg, 9.2 apgIt seems like Lowry is slowly getting again his capturing contact, going for 48.Four p.c total and 50.zero p.c from deep within the final three. Along with scoring in double figures in seven straight, Lowry has related on at the very least three Three-pointers in 5 straight. Much more spectacular is that he is managed 13 or extra assists in two of the final 4 after going for double-figure assists simply as soon as within the earlier 9.

6. Rudy Homosexual (32), San Antonio Spurs

Earlier rank: 5Newest stats: 1 recreation, 15.zero ppg, 12.zero rpg, eight.zero apgSeason stats: 14.5 ppg, 6.5 rpg, 2.6 apgOnly one recreation on the docket, however it was a productive one, filling up many of the classes (15 factors, 12 rebounds, eight assists, two Three-pointers and one block) in a win over the Grizzlies. Homosexual has now scored in double figures in 13 straight with three of these being 20 or extra. Over that span, he is additionally managed to shoot higher than 50 p.c eight instances.

7. Chris Paul (33), Houston Rockets

Earlier rank: 9Newest stats: Four video games, 18.5 ppg, 6.eight rpg, 9.Three apgSeason stats: 15.eight ppg, Four.Three rpg, eight.zero apgPaul seems to be again to 100 p.c — or very shut — after delivering 4 straight video games of stable manufacturing. Actually, he is now gone for double-figure scoring in 9 straight whereas eclipsing 9 assists in 4 of the final 5. Throughout that span, Paul has additionally notched three double-doubles after going seven video games with out one (he missed 18 video games with a again harm in between).

eight. Al Horford (32), Boston Celtics

Earlier rank: 10Newest stats: Four video games, 16.eight ppg, 11.5 rpg, 5.eight apgSeason stats: 12.9 ppg, 7.zero rpg, Four.zero apgHe might have began the stint slowly with a six-point displaying, however Horford turned it up significantly in three subsequent video games, going for 17 or extra factors in all three whereas delivering his two finest rebounding efforts of 2018-19 (14 towards Detroit and 17 towards Milwaukee). Not sufficient? He is hit at the very least two Three-pointers in three straight and has at the very least one steal in 5 straight.

9. Trevor Ariza (33), Washington Wizards

Earlier rank: Simply missedNewest stats: Four video games, 18.eight ppg, 5.5 rpg, Four.zero apgSeason stats: 12.7 ppg, 5.6 rpg, Three.eight apgAriza checks off nearly each field during the last 4 video games. Capturing from the sphere was stable: 54.9 p.c. Capturing from past the arc was satisfactory: 35.5 p.c. Nineteen or extra factors in three consecutive video games was spectacular. Seven or extra rebounds and 5 or extra assists in two straight was nice. In seven February video games, Ariza is averaging 16.7 factors whereas capturing 48.9%.

10. Marc Gasol (34), Toronto Raptors

Earlier rank: FourNewest stats: Three video games, 10.zero ppg, 6.Three rpg, 1.7 apgSeason stats: 15.Four ppg, eight.5 rpg, Four.7 apgThat is what occurs once you go from 33.7 minutes to simply 20. Manufacturing takes successful. That is very true for Gasol, -who — regardless of capturing 52.2 during the last three — has scored greater than seven factors simply as soon as. Additionally, his excessive rebounding recreation up to now has been seven. Give him one other week and his numbers with the Raptors (10 ppg, 6.Three rpg) will likely be nearer to his Memphis numbers (15.7 and eight.6).